Defect Description For Recall
The 80-Ampere Fusible Link Located In The Engine Compartment Can Develop Mechanical Weakness Due To Aging And Thermal Stresses, And Can Break.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
525
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
92V174000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
If The Fusible Link Breaks, The Total Vehicle Electricalsystem Would Be Interrupted By The Open Circuit. All Electrical Systems Wouldbe Involved, And The Engine Would Not Start, Or Would Stop, If Running. Thiswould Result In Loss Of Power To The Vehicle Without Prior Warning, Loss Ofhazard Warning Lights, Loss Of Lights At Night And Possibly A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Reroute The Electrical Cables In The Engine Compartment To Reduce The Current Flow Through The Fusible Link, And Replace The Old Fusible Link.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19880801
End Of Manufacture
19890601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15900
Date Owners Notified
19930317
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19921202